Native Maryland Plants - Uncanny.Quest

| Plant | Description and Best Use | Care | When Not to Use | Best Used For | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Microclover | Low-maintenance ground cover Nitrogen fixation Resistant to pests Attracts pollinators | - Well-draining soil - Water as needed - Minimal mowing - Fertilize occasionally | In heavy foot traffic areas In monoculture lawns | Creating eco-friendly lawns with less maintenance | | Irish Moss | Compact, lush ground cover Small white flowers Useful for filling gaps Visually appealing | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Light pruning - Full sun to partial shade | In hot, dry conditions In poorly-draining soil | Enhancing ground cover in shaded areas | | Creeping Phlox | Spreading ground cover Colorful flowers Attracts pollinators Provides ground stability | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Prune after flowering - Full sun | In areas with heavy foot traffic In very wet soil | Creating vibrant ground cover with flowers | | Creeping Thyme | Fragrant ground cover Edible leaves Attracts pollinators Drought-tolerant | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Prune after flowering - Full sun | In poorly-draining soil In areas with excessive moisture | Adding fragrance and pollinator attraction | | Virginia Bluebells | Spring-blooming wildflower Blue bell-shaped flowers Attracts pollinators | - Rich, moist soil - Partial to full shade - Regular watering | In full sun and dry soil In areas with alkaline soil | Naturalizing wooded or shaded areas | | Golden Ragwort | Bright yellow flowers Attracts pollinators Works well in shade | - Moist soil - Partial to full shade - Regular watering | In full sun or very dry conditions In compacted soil | Creating a splash of color in shaded spots | | Wild Strawberry | Ground cover with white flowers Edible strawberries Attracts wildlife | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Full sun to partial shade | In areas with heavy foot traffic In waterlogged or poorly-draining soil | Adding an edible ground cover | | Chamomile | Low-growing herb Fragrant flowers Attracts beneficial insects | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Full sun | In areas with excessive moisture In heavy clay soil | Companion planting for pest control | | Corsican Mint | Fragrant ground cover Minty scent when stepped on Use in shade areas | - Moist, well-draining soil - Regular watering - Partial shade | In areas with heavy foot traffic In full sun | Adding fragrance to shaded spaces | | Alyssum | Small, fragrant flowers Attracts beneficial insects | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Full sun | In poorly-draining soil In areas with excessive moisture | Attracting pollinators and ground cover | | Dianthus | Colorful flowers Attracts pollinators Visually appealing | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Full sun | In areas with excessive moisture In heavy clay soil | Adding vibrant color to your garden | | Sedum | Succulent with unique textures Drought-tolerant Attracts pollinators | - Well-draining soil - Minimal watering - Full sun | In waterlogged or poorly-draining soil In excessive shade | Adding texture and drought tolerance | | Eastern Red Columbine | Red and yellow flowers Attracts hummingbirds Woodland garden | - Moist, well-draining soil - Partial to full shade - Regular watering | In full sun and dry soil In areas with alkaline soil | Attracting hummingbirds to shaded areas | | Wild Blue Indigo | Blue flowers, nitrogen fixation Attracts birds, pollinators Tall, upright growth | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Full sun | In waterlogged or poorly-draining soil In excessive shade | Supporting wildlife and nitrogen enrichment | | Little Bluestem | Blue-green foliage turns reddish-orange Habitat for birds and insects Erosion control | - Well-draining soil - Minimal watering - Full sun | In poorly-draining soil In excessive shade | Providing habitat and erosion control | | Switchgrass | Tall grass with airy panicles Habitat, soil stabilization Attracts birds | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Full sun | In poorly-draining soil In areas with excessive moisture | Supporting wildlife and soil stability | | Indian Grass | Tall grass with feathery plumes Attracts pollinators, birds Soil stabilization | - Well-draining soil - Regular watering - Full sun | In poorly-draining soil In areas with excessive moisture | Providing habitat and soil stabilization | | Big Bluestem | Upright grass with reddish-brown seed heads Soil stabilization Tall and attractive | - Well-draining soil - Minimal watering - Full sun | In poorly-draining soil In areas with excessive moisture | Adding height and soil stability | | Purple Lovegrass | Delicate purple